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Patent GB-189807124-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning Appliances for Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: ALLAN JOHN
Filed: 1898-03-24
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 7124. Allan, J., and McRobbie, J. March 24. Incandescent gas lamps.-Relates to appliances for use when cleaning the chimney and for supporting the mantle while cleaning the burner. The chimney cleaner D, Fig. 3, is formed by stitching doubled strips of cloth or other material into grooves d in the handle. By striking the open end of the chimney with a pad F, Fig. 4, stuffed with dry whiting or whiting and rags, a small quantity of whiting is shaken into the chimney to facilitate the cleaning. Before cleaning the burner the mantle is removed by a wire A, which is then placed in either a longitudinal or transverse hole in the holder B according to whether the holder is carried by a pedestal b<1> or by a clip c.
Patent GB-189807551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Anti-friction Screws and Nuts or Bearings therefor, applicable to Lifting Jacks, Screw Presses, and to other purposes.
Inventor: STEVENSON HENRY MINOR
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 7551. Stevenson, H. M. March 29. Screw-and-nut mechanism.-Fig. 1 shows the application to a lifting- jack. The screw 2 and socket 1 are made with a semicircular thread in which balls 4 run. The top and bottom of the ball race thus formed communicate by a channel 6 which is also filled up with balls.
Patent GB-189817908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treating Waste Cocoanut Shells.
Filed: 1898-08-19
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 17,908. Romney, H. R., Thame, J., and Fibrous Manufacturing Co. Aug. 19. Papier mÔchÚ.-The hard shells of coco-nuts are ground and screened, and the resulting fine powder is mixed with about one third o:E vegetable or mineral fibre, pulped in water or other liquid in a beating-machine. Cements such as magnesite and magnesium or zinc chloride, or colouring-matter, may be added. The mixture is moulded in wire moulds, pressed and finished in felt-covered and polished metal moulds, and dried. The articles are treated with drying-oils, optionally mixed with gums, and dried at 250‹ to 300‹ F.
Patent GB-189819674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN VEDA
Filed: 1898-09-16
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 19,674. Robinson, J. V. Sept. 16. Acetylene.-The generator consists of an outer vessel B, open at the top, within which is placed a gas bell C open at the bottom and provided with a gas outlet. E, while within the gas bell is the carbide container D, open at the top, and provided with one or more inlet holes for water in its sides. The two internal vessels are secured in position by catches or the like. Water is charged into the outer vessel, and rising in the vessel C enters the carbide vessel D through the side openings. If gas is generated in excess, water is driven back to the outer vessel, and finally gas can escape beneath the lower rim of the vessel C. When the pressure diminishes, the water again rises, and further water enters the carbide receptacle.
Patent GB-189823771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collar Studs and in Devices for use in connection therewith.
Inventor: DAWS JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 23,771. Daws, J. Nov. 11. Studs; necktie retainers.-Relates to a collar stu which fastens the collar and also retains the tie in place. The head g has a stem c with a projecting pin d which engages in the bayonet slot e in the tube b on the base d. A coiled spring f keeps the parts engaged. The head g may carry two hooks g<1> as shown in Fig. 1, in which case the neckband of the tie is divided and elastic pieces are attached to the ends, carrying rings which can be put on to the hooks. Alternatively the head may terminate in a single hook g<2>, which engages in a socket nt, Fig. 6, formed on a plate l attached to the back of the bow by sewing. A spring tongue n, raised from the plate, keeps the parts in engagement.
Patent GB-189900458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bolts for Doors and the like.
Inventor: MENDEL SAM
Filed: 1899-01-09
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 458. Mendel, S. Jan. 9. Catches, spring; sliding bolts.-A sliding bolt for doors and the like is arranged for use also as a catch. A spring E is placed behind the bolt, and the casing A is formed with two slots F, F<1> of different lengths connected by a cross-slot F<2> so that the stem G projecting from the bolt D may be placed in either slot. When the stem G is in the short slot F as shown, the end of the bolt D projects only a short distance into the staple I, and acts as a spring catch. On turning the stem G into the long slot F<1>, it is shot further into the staple and acts as a bolt. The bolt may be mortised into the door, the stem G projecting through a covering-plate provided with slots as described.
Patent GB-189901763-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Attaching Articles of Wearing Apparel to Waist-belts.
Inventor: FABIAN FLORENCE EMILY
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 1763. Fabian, F. E. Jan. 25. Belts.-The plate a, attached to the belt by sewing, has two series of eyes or sockets b. The skirt is hooked on to the lower sockets, and the blouse is held down by hooks engaging with the upper sockets. The plate a is curved to fit the belt. The sockets b may be made by cutting parallel slits in the plate, and pressing the portions between the slits outwards.
Patent GB-189906593-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combination Brake Coupling for Electrically Connecting Railway Vehicles fitted with Vacuum Brake, for Communication or Signalling Purposes.
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM DANIEL
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 6593. Cunningham, D. March 27. Couplings, disconnectible.-A coupling-joint for pneumatic or vacuum brakes for railway and like vehicles provided with electrical contacts for electrical communication or signalling purposes is shown in Fig. 2. The brake pipes a are coupled by the usual lugs, slots, and hooks. Two ears or lugs c are joined on the metallic collars b, and each lug receives a hollow insulator d. The electric cables f are connected to the metallic pins e, which are provided with suitable heads and are kept in contact by the springs g.
Patent GB-189912340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Heating Apparatus and to Condensing or Cooling Apparatus.
Inventor: RAU RODOLPHE
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 12,340. Rau, R. June 13. Metal pipes and tubes. -R i b b e d tubes, which act as heating - elements when using highpressure steam, or as cooling-elements i n refrigerating- machines, or which form evaporative condensers for steam engines, or refrigerating - machines, comprise a copper or wrought-iron tube over which flanged plates of copper or iron, as shown in Fig. 1, are forced and soldered to the tube or tinned together with the tube. Such tubes when jointed together by bends form evaporative condensers.
Patent GB-189913125-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Registering the Output of Electric Light and Power Stations and for like purposes.
Inventor: MARTIN FREDERIC WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-24
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 13,125. Martin, F. W., and Colville, C. A. June 24. Registering output of machines; tell-tales &c.- The apparatus is more especially for producing curves showing the output of electric lighting and power stations, and forming a check on the switchboard attendant. A roller C with spring pressure rollers 16, 16 draws a strip of paper from a roller B, the roller C being driven, as shown, from a clock D. Pens V, U are carried by arms V<1>, U<1>, which can be traversed by parallel screws Y, Z on turning hand-wheels W. The pens are set so that the indicators 10, 9 show the volts and amperes on scales 13, 12, and then trace lines on the paper in differently-coloured inks.
Patent GB-189924904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seat Supports for Cycles, Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: ANDREW FRED
Filed: 1899-12-15
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 24,904. Andrew, F. Dec. 15. Agricultural i m p l e - m e n t s , seats for. -A hollow post C, carrying a seat, is provided with a collar E to rest on a surrounding spring G, which is carried on a support D, adjustable vertically in a tubular part A of the frame of the implement. In the form shown in Fig, 1, the support D is a solid cylinder, having a part of oval section surrounded by a split oval metal ring F, which may be grooved to carry an india - rubber ring ; the support D is connected by a pin and vertical slot with the seat post C, so that, by turning this, the support D is also turned and expands the ring and washer in the tubular part A of the frame, thus fixing the support D at any height at which it has been placed. The seat post C is connected by another pin and vertical slot with a surrounding sleeve B, within the tubular part A, which is split and may be tightened on the sleeve to prevent rotation of the movable parts after adjustment. In another form, the spring is carried in a box which is directly clamped in the split tubular part of the frame ; in this case the seat is carried on a nearly-horizontal lever, which is pivoted at one end to a horizontal part of the frame, or to an arm of the vertical tubular part, and is supported by a fork on the vertical spring-supported post.
Patent GB-190010006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tubes for Boilers and the like, having Sleeves of other Metals.
Inventor: HOWELL SAMUEL EARNSHAW
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 10,006. Howell, S. E. May 31. Metal pipes and tubes; plates, securing tubes to.-Relates to tubes for locomotive and steam boilers, condensers and the like, which are provided with terminal sleeves of copper or other ductile metal for preventing damage to the tube-plate when the tube ends are expanded. The sleeve B, as described in Specification No. 9986, A.D. 1887, is drawn or compressed on to the reduced end of the tube A, and is afterwards soldered or brazed to the tube round the back of the sleeve.
Patent GB-190011990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Wool, Textile Materials, and other Substances.
Inventor: ROBINSON EDWARD
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1901-06-02
Abstract: 11,990. Robinson, E. July 3. Drying wool, yarn, &c.-Apparatus for drying wool, yarn, and textile and other materials is shown in Fig. 1. A suitable framework supports an upper and a lower row of horizontal axes x, carrying pulleys a, rollers, or the like. An endless travelling band A of network or other suitable construction passes round the pulleys, which are arranged so that the band has a slope of about 45‹. Intermediate endless bands A' are placed in the folds of the main band, and the moist material fed on to the main band at A' travels up to the top of the first slope, and is then overturned on to the downwardly-travelling intermediate band and so on. An air-heating cylinder B is placed under the bands, and contains a series of steam-heated tubes b, which perforate a spiral partition c in the cylinder. A fan or blower C forces air through the spiral passage in the cylinder, and the heated air passes into a discharging-tube D. The discharging- tube has a row of gradually-increasing orifices d, through which the air is discharged on to the surface of the cylinder and is deflected upwards into the drying-apparatus. The discharge orifices may be arranged above or below the tube and fitted with a wedge-shaped deflector. Additional steamheating pipes may be placed unler the drying- apparatus, and the heating-apparatus may be used with other kinds of drying-appliances.
Patent GB-190014723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Cut-out Apparatus.
Inventor: ANDREWS LEONARD
Filed: 1900-08-16
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 14,723. Andrews, L. Aug. 16. Cut-outs.-Relates to an electromagnetic apparatus for cutting out a generator should it cease to supply energy and commence to receive it, and consists of an improvement upon the arrangement described in Specification No. 26,733, A.D. 1897, in order to dispense with flexible connections. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The series coil 8, arranged in the form of an elongated loop, is provided with bent metal plate 16 having poles 6. The shunt coils 9 are also fixed and partly surround the armature, which is carried by a pivoted frame 3. With a normal current the armature is held in the position shown testing against a stop 10, while the arm 29<a> which locks the main switch is held by a projection 27. With a reversal of current the armature is tilted and the arm 29<a> released. The coils are mounted on insulating-supports, and held in place by brass plates. In a modified arrangement, the series winding 8 is in zig-zag form, and the winding 9 consists of a single loop.
Patent GB-190016153-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Pneumatic Hammer for Hand use
Inventor: HESSERT AUGUST VON
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 16,153. Hessert, A. von. Sept. 11. Percussive hand tools. -The piston d in a hammer for hand use has a longitudinal channel f, and is shouldered at k. The cylinder has an opening a for the compressed air, channels e, and an exhaust opening h. The air acts on the shoulder k to force the piston back, and then passes through the channels e to the space behind the piston, thus forcing it forwards to strike the tool shank i.
Patent GB-190016897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Phonograph and Graphophone Cases.
Inventor: JEFFREYS EDWARD AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1900-09-22
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 16,897. Jeffreys, E. A., and Ketley, C. B. Sept. 22. Cabinets.-Relates to casings for phonographs o r graphophones e specially applicable for advertising purposes or as coinf r e e d apparatus. The phonograph &c. C is mounted in a case E, preferably supported by a lower case or stand, which contains the batteries when an electric motor is used for driving. A b o v e the phonograph the horn A is suspended by trunnions or a cord so as to move with the travel of the reproducer. The horn is suspended in a casing D, which is either surmounted by panels of netting I and a reflector J, or is open in one direction only and has an internal reflecting-board. The mouth of the horn is protected by a double screen of wire gauze containing a thin layer of cotton wool.
Patent GB-190023511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Games.
Inventor: JOST JEAN ANATOLE
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 23,511. Jost, J. A. Dec. 22. Games played with balls and inclined tracks.- A board consisting of two or more inclines a, connected at the upper ends, but otherwise enclosed by raised sides or partitions b, is provided with a single hole d at the top, between obstacles l, and with several compartments c at the bottom of each incline. The inclines may be sectors of a circular board. Each player is provided with an ordinary or other cue f or a stick, and plays on one incline, between two bridges j, k, his object being to send a ball into the hole d, or into one of the opponent's compartments c, and to keep it out of his own. Other holes, and pegs, or arches with bells, may be provided on the board. A light ball of cork, cotton, or other material may be used, and propelled by air from a bellows or other blower.
Patent GB-190100439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: JIROTKA BOHUMIL VLASTIMIL
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 439. Jirotka, B. V., and Roth, J. Jan. 8. Acetylene lamps.-The water chamber 1, Fig. 1, is surmounted by a bell-like gas holder 2, within which the calcium carbide hopper 7 is supported by legs 8, the outlet of the hopper being normally closed by a conical valve 9 mounted on a cross-bar 10 on the bell 2. When the cock 5 is opened, the escape of gas to the burner permits the bell 2 with the attached valve 9 to descend, whereupon carbide escapes into the water chamber and gas is generated until the pressure becomes sufficient to lift the bell 2 and close the valve 9. A perforated receptacle 11 is provided for the decomposed carbide, and the gas passes through a filter 6 arranged in the head 4 of the bell. The valve 9 may be replaced by a double cone 9, 9', Fig. 2, or by a valve which is normally closed by a spring 14, Fig. 4, and opened by the descent of the bell 2 on to the crosshead 13 of the valve spindle. The gas-filtering device 16 may be arranged round the hopper 7, a tight joint being made by packing 17, and a flange may be provided round the valve outlet to prevent the moisture condensed from the gas from attacking the carbide. In the construction shown in Fig. 8, the specially-shaped outlet of the carbide chamber 18 is opened and closed by a flap valve 21, which is actuated, through the levers 22, 23, by the movements of the gas holder 25.
Patent GB-190106869-A (GB)
Title: Device for Transmitting Sound.
Inventor: OUTTEN WARREN BELL
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 6869. Outten, W. B. April 2. Stethoscopes.-Relates to diaphragms for soundtransmitting instruments such as stethoscopes, auscultators, &c. The inner diaphragm C consists of animal membrane stretched over a sound receiver A and having a trimmed fish scale cemented to its centre. This membrane is coated with essential oil such as winter green, sassafras, or cloves, or with lanoline &c. An outer diaphragm D is stretched over the inner diaphragm and has a similar scale at its centre, the metallic attachment disc E being larger than the scale. The disc E is made of metal varying according to the pitch of the note to be reproduced, or the outer diaphragm may be coated or enclose a central portion of a chloride of such metal, e.g., gold for low or bass notes, nickel or aluminium for higher notes. One or more layers of membrane separate or cemented together may be employed for the outer diaphragm. The diaphragm may have separate attachments or may be held by a common fastening.
Patent GB-190107854-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Producing 'Ring Goods' with Colored Longitudinal Stripes by Means of Circular Knitting Machines.
Inventor: SALZER BRUNO
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 7854. Salzer, B., and Walther, G. April 16. Circular knitting-machines ; knitted fabrics.- Relates to a method of producing longitudinal stripes in " ring work," or tubular work with horizontal stripes, on a circular machine. Certain of the needles, where a longitudinal stripe is to be formed, can be moved out of range of the cam c by levers f, f<1> or d, d', and cams e, g, as shown in Fig. 4. The thread carriers can be brought outside the cylinder to an active position, and can work in a raised position l or a lowered position k, Fig. 5. To make the fabric shown in Fig. 1, the courses 1, 2 are made with one coloured yarn, which is then put out of action ; the next two courses 3, 4 are made with another yarn with the carrier in the raised position l and the needles n<5> forming the rows III in the position shown in Fig. 4 ; the yarn is thus led behind the needles n<5>, as shown in Fig. 9 ; the first yarn now makes the course 5, and draws a long loop on the needle n<5> which is now in action. In making the fabric shown in Fig. 2, the action is the same, except that, in making the courses 3, 4, the carrier is in the lowered position k, Fig. 5 ; the needles n<5> take the yarn, but do not form loops.
Patent GB-190108711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cork Extractors.
Inventor: BAUMGARTEN ALBERT
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 8711. Baumgarten, A. April 27. Corkscrews. - The corkscrew B, which may be of ordinary construction, is provided with a frame A, the arms a, a' of which have shoulders a<5> adapted to bear on the top of the bottle. To these arms are fixed resilient U-shaped extensions c, c' of wire &c., the connecting parts c<2> of which are bent outwardly and curved, as shown, to adapt them to necks of various shapes and sizes. The ends c<3> of the extensions are bent into holes in the frame, and are secured by clips D bent round the arms and extensions. The corkscrew passes through the guide-tube a<3> of the frame, its downward movement into the cork being limited by the cottar-pin b<2>, or by the handle b<1>, so that a continued rotation of the corkscrew withdraws the cork. The arms and extensions serve to hold and centre the corkscrew. The extensions and the bottle neck can also be gripped and held by one band, to prevent displacement while the corkscrew is being manipulated. The extensions further serve as a guard, enabling the instrument to be carried in the pocket. The corkscrew can be withdrawn from the frame for separate use, or for convenience in packing.
Patent GB-190110334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Sustaining Gear for Lifts Hoists and other similar Appliances.
Inventor: GIEBELER ALFRED
Filed: 1901-05-18
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 10,334. Giebeler, A. May 18. Lifts ; hoists ; brakes of general or unspecified application.-The spindle B has secured on it a collar J and the driving-pulley, not shown. The hoisting-pulley 0 and a bush G are loose on the spindle, but their movements in the spindle are limited by the engagement of the walls of recesses L, M formed in them with a key K fixed to the collar J. The bush G is formed with flats R, which engage in a slotted piece Q, one end of which is formed as a brake block P, while to the other is pivoted a brake block X formed in one with a lever S connected by a link to a pin W on the pulley O. The brake blocks are adapted to engage a fixed brake ring N. On the relaxation of the driving power, which is applied in the direction Z, the pulley O turns in the opposite direction, carrying with it the spindle B owing to the engagement between the recess M and key K. The bush G, however, remains stationary owing to the greater friction of its bearing H. There is thus a relative movement between the pulley 0 and bush G which results in a movement of the lever S and the application of the brake. To lower the load, the driving-pulley is turned in the direction of the arrow Z'.
Patent GB-190111142-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Setting the Time-Fuzes of Projectiles
Inventor: SCHNEIDER CHARLES PROSPER EUGE
Filed: 1901-05-30
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 11,142. Schneider, C. P. E., and Canet, J. B. G. A. May 30. Fuzes for projectiles.-Relates to apparatus for setting the time rings of fuzes. In the hand-apparatus shown in Figs. 10 and 11, two spring bolts c, f are carried on two parts a, d, which are capable of angular adjustment with respect to each other by means of the spring spindle j, which is carried on the part a and has a spiral connection with teeth t on the part d. To use the apparatus, it is fitted over the projectile and turned until the bolts c, f enter the recesses 3, 4, Fig. 13, in the rings 1, 2 of the fuze, when it will be found that such recesses are the required angular distance apart, and the fuze is set ready for discharge. The part a carries a graduated cap e, and the part d a pointer h. In modifications, the part carrying the bolt c is provided with an operating-handle, and in some cases the apparatus is made in duplicate, connected by gearing, so that the fuzes of two projectiles are simultaneously adjusted
Patent GB-190111390-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Coupling and Uncoupling Railway Rolling Stock
Inventor: JENKINS JAMES
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 11,390. Jenkins, J. June 4. Couplings, automatic and non-auto matic.-Relates to improvements on the coupling described in Specification No. 694, A.D. 1899. The lifter d, which raises the end link e of the chain into coupling position, has side horns d<x>, which, when the handle a<Î> is turned, press against the buffer beam c so as to cause the shaft a to slide along slots b<x> into recesses at the forward ends of guides b. The lifter is released by hand, or automatically by the shock due to impact, so as to cause the link e to engage the hook of the adjacent wagon. One of the horns dx may be arranged so as to raise the link of the other vehicle from the hook of its own vehicle. Pivoted tumblers b<1> retain the shaft a at the bottom of the slots b<x> when not in use.